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... environment....... 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 43 Setting up your computer 45 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 47 Adding external devices 47 Connecting the AC adapter 48 Charging the main battery 50 Using the computer for the first time... 51 Turning on the power 51 Using the TouchPad 52 Control buttons 53 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 53 Installing additional memory (optional 54 Removing a memory module 60 Connecting a mouse 60 Connecting a printer 61 Setting up a printer 62 Turning off the computer 65 Caring ...
... environment....... 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 43 Setting up your computer 45 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 47 Adding external devices 47 Connecting the AC adapter 48 Charging the main battery 50 Using the computer for the first time... 51 Turning on the power 51 Using the TouchPad 52 Control buttons 53 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 53 Installing additional memory (optional 54 Removing a memory module 60 Connecting a mouse 60 Connecting a printer 61 Setting up a printer 62 Turning off the computer 65 Caring ...
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... can help you 185 Resolving a hardware conflict 185 A plan of action 186 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 186 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 188 Memory card problems 190 Power and the batteries 190 Keyboard problems 192 Display problems 192 Disk drive problems 194 DVD-ROM or multifunction drive problems ... 196... Card problems 204 Printer problems 207 Modem problems 208 Develop good computing habits 209 If you need further assistance 210 Before you call 210 Contacting Toshiba 211 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 212
... can help you 185 Resolving a hardware conflict 185 A plan of action 186 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 186 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 188 Memory card problems 190 Power and the batteries 190 Keyboard problems 192 Display problems 192 Disk drive problems 194 DVD-ROM or multifunction drive problems ... 196... Card problems 204 Printer problems 207 Modem problems 208 Develop good computing habits 209 If you need further assistance 210 Before you call 210 Contacting Toshiba 211 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 212
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... transfers of large quantities of 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB or 128 MB. The SD® card slot holds a highly secure, stamp-size flash memory card with a variety of digital I or Type II PC Cards, or one Type III PC Card. 32 Finding Your Way Around Right side Right side...
... transfers of large quantities of 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB or 128 MB. The SD® card slot holds a highly secure, stamp-size flash memory card with a variety of digital I or Type II PC Cards, or one Type III PC Card. 32 Finding Your Way Around Right side Right side...
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..., pressing an overlay key types the white number printed on the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key. Underside Memory slot cover Modular Bay release latch Modular Bay Battery release latch Battery pack For more information, see "Using the numeric keypad overlay" on page 73...
..., pressing an overlay key types the white number printed on the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key. Underside Memory slot cover Modular Bay release latch Modular Bay Battery release latch Battery pack For more information, see "Using the numeric keypad overlay" on page 73...
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... about replacing the battery, see "Using the Modular Bay" on page 105. 38 Finding Your Way Around Underside The Modular Bay lets you insert additional memory. A DVD-ROM drive is shown in use one of several possible Modular Bay optical drive modules. The battery release latch secures the battery cover to... case. CAUTION: To prevent possible CPU overheating, do not block the cooling vents when the computer is the computer's permanent data storage device. The expansion memory slot cover protects the two expansion memory slots where you use . See for detailed information.
... about replacing the battery, see "Using the Modular Bay" on page 105. 38 Finding Your Way Around Underside The Modular Bay lets you insert additional memory. A DVD-ROM drive is shown in use one of several possible Modular Bay optical drive modules. The battery release latch secures the battery cover to... case. CAUTION: To prevent possible CPU overheating, do not block the cooling vents when the computer is the computer's permanent data storage device. The expansion memory slot cover protects the two expansion memory slots where you use . See for detailed information.
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... through steps to set up steps up to "Setting up your software" on page 45 before you will this computer connect to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards.
... through steps to set up steps up to "Setting up your software" on page 45 before you will this computer connect to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards.
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...Toshiba during the start-up process or by clicking on the icon on page 45. See "Setting up your software first. NOTE: To register online, your computer, you may also want to a voice-grade telephone line. Before starting to use your computer's modem must be connected to : ❖ Add more memory... (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 54) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page 60) ❖ Connect a local ...
...Toshiba during the start-up process or by clicking on the icon on page 45. See "Setting up your software first. NOTE: To register online, your computer, you may also want to a voice-grade telephone line. Before starting to use your computer's modem must be connected to : ❖ Add more memory... (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 54) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page 60) ❖ Connect a local ...
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... view window appears. 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is in Stand by or Hibernation mode, data will sound when you install or remove a memory module while the computer is appropriate. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. NOTE: The Fn + F9 shortcut can be installed in slot B only.... If you turn on page 215). If the module is incompatible with a memory module in slot A. Installing additional memory (optional) CAUTION: Before you install a memory module that is installed in slot B, there will be a long beep followed by a short beep. If you...
... view window appears. 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is in Stand by or Hibernation mode, data will sound when you install or remove a memory module while the computer is appropriate. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. NOTE: The Fn + F9 shortcut can be installed in slot B only.... If you turn on page 215). If the module is incompatible with a memory module in slot A. Installing additional memory (optional) CAUTION: Before you install a memory module that is installed in slot B, there will be a long beep followed by a short beep. If you...
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...system may want to room temperature before you use the computer, begin at toshiba.com for a long time, the memory modules will become hot. You need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that is in various capacities (visit Toshiba's website at step 1, otherwise skip to run most of data. See... "Using Turn Off or Shut down to install a memory module. The operating system turns off the computer via the Start menu. If this...
...system may want to room temperature before you use the computer, begin at toshiba.com for a long time, the memory modules will become hot. You need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that is in various capacities (visit Toshiba's website at step 1, otherwise skip to run most of data. See... "Using Turn Off or Shut down to install a memory module. The operating system turns off the computer via the Start menu. If this...
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Removing the memory slot cover 56 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Memory slot cover Base of a Satellite 2430/2435 computer 4 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the two screws that secure the expansion memory slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover.
Removing the memory slot cover 56 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Memory slot cover Base of a Satellite 2430/2435 computer 4 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the two screws that secure the expansion memory slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover.
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...module installed, proceed to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Otherwise: Release the white antenna wire from the Aux connector. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to the memory module connectors. Remove the Wi-Fi module from the connector. Getting...may have built up. Then remove the black antenna wire from the Main connector on the side you insert into the computer). 6 The memory enclosure shares its gold connector bar (on the module. CAUTION: Static electricity can retrieve them later. Before you handle the module, touch ...
...module installed, proceed to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Otherwise: Release the white antenna wire from the Aux connector. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to the memory module connectors. Remove the Wi-Fi module from the connector. Getting...may have built up. Then remove the black antenna wire from the Main connector on the side you insert into the computer). 6 The memory enclosure shares its gold connector bar (on the module. CAUTION: Static electricity can retrieve them later. Before you handle the module, touch ...
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.... Do not force the module into place. Inserting the memory module CAUTION: Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may cause memory access problems. The memory module should be level when secured in place. Viewing the inside of the memory compartment 7 Remove the memory module from its antistatic packaging. 8 Holding the...
.... Do not force the module into place. Inserting the memory module CAUTION: Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may cause memory access problems. The memory module should be level when secured in place. Viewing the inside of the memory compartment 7 Remove the memory module from its antistatic packaging. 8 Holding the...
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... Start, Control Panel and click Performance and Maintenance. Replacing the Optional Wi-Fi Module and reconnecting the antenna wires 11 Replace the expansion memory slot cover. 12 Replace the screws and tighten them. 13 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed the Wi-Fi ...module, reinstall it by reversing the steps in step 6 and referring to view the recognized memory. 15 If the computer does not recognize the memory, shut down the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in step 8.
... Start, Control Panel and click Performance and Maintenance. Replacing the Optional Wi-Fi Module and reconnecting the antenna wires 11 Replace the expansion memory slot cover. 12 Replace the screws and tighten them. 13 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed the Wi-Fi ...module, reinstall it by reversing the steps in step 6 and referring to view the recognized memory. 15 If the computer does not recognize the memory, shut down the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in step 8.
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... diagonally to use a mouse instead of the USB ports. 60 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 12 in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 54. 2 Gently push the memory locks outward until the memory module pops up. To connect a USB mouse, plug the mouse cable into one of the...
... diagonally to use a mouse instead of the USB ports. 60 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 12 in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 54. 2 Gently push the memory locks outward until the memory module pops up. To connect a USB mouse, plug the mouse cable into one of the...
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.... If you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your printer cable is USBcompatible, check its documentation. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 61 Connecting a printer NOTE: Read the documentation that came with your computer.
.... If you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your printer cable is USBcompatible, check its documentation. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 61 Connecting a printer NOTE: Read the documentation that came with your computer.
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... your computer with the Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Select Printers and Faxes. 62 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 2 Plug the printer's power cable into a live AC outlet. Setting up a printer with a printer connected and turned on may have been detected automatically (Plug...
... your computer with the Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Select Printers and Faxes. 62 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 2 Plug the printer's power cable into a live AC outlet. Setting up a printer with a printer connected and turned on may have been detected automatically (Plug...
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The Add Printer Wizard starts. Sample Add Printer Wizard Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 63 The Printers and Faxes window appears. Sample Printers and Faxes window 3 Click Add Printer.
The Add Printer Wizard starts. Sample Add Printer Wizard Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 63 The Printers and Faxes window appears. Sample Printers and Faxes window 3 Click Add Printer.
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... printer is Plug and Play, the operating system recognizes it automatically. The Add Printer Wizard prompts you to this section. 64 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 4 Click Next. TECHNICAL NOTE: If your printer. 7 From the list of this computer.
... printer is Plug and Play, the operating system recognizes it automatically. The Add Printer Wizard prompts you to this section. 64 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 4 Click Next. TECHNICAL NOTE: If your printer. 7 From the list of this computer.
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..., you will automatically return to where you have three options to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down command if you are now ready to memory so that, when you turn off . Getting Started Turning off , it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the...
..., you will automatically return to where you have three options to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down command if you are now ready to memory so that, when you turn off . Getting Started Turning off , it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the...
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... details. 69 See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save feature which you can be configured to warn you are working. Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and...
... details. 69 See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save feature which you can be configured to warn you are working. Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and...